The cyanotype photogram process is easy, clean(ish), fast and exciting so they make a great photography project for kids as well as serious artists. Come and join our cyanotype print making drop-in session to learn how and create your own beautiful work of art.

For adults. Each participant will walk away with a framed picture ready for display

• Do you like the idea of being able to paint well, but just don’t know where to start?
• Fancy getting creative for a couple of hours – time for you, no distractions!
• By the end of it you will walk away with a framed piece of art work ready for display to wow your friends and family.

This workshop for adults could be just the thing you’re looking for….an opportunity to gain confidence with a range of materials and uncover your creativity through some tried and tested processes which will fire your imagination.The workshop is part of the Lindfield Arts Festival 2018; and takes place at The Gingerbread Tree Studio — a place where creativity can grow. Sarah is an experienced teacher, who has led many workshops in how to create wonderful, magical art work, for children and adults of all abilities She would like to help you achieve the same.

The session will cover a mix of structured learning, individual feedback, group inspiration and time to bring your art work to life. Tea, coffee and supportive banter provided free.

Sarah Gillings is S.o.S, an award-winning multimedia and street artist.

From Disney designer to Street Artist.

S.o.S has been a footwear designer, an advertising agency director and many other creative roles in her life. Her journey into public Arts interactions began humbly hosting an Artists’ Open house, staging public art exhibitions, promoting other artists and finally becoming a professional artist in her own right. Her style of work in the street brings together ideas of branding, marketing, icons and advertisement into her artwork, which often portray women as the central element in the composition. Her Cellograff* interventions also include British wildlife in unexpected settings and this is the type of work that she will be creating for Lindfield’s festival.

*Cellograff is a technique where cellophane is stretched between any available support making paint-ready surfaces. This provides a freedom to create murals in a variety of new locations without the restriction of needing a wall. The translucent nature of the plastic adds a fascinating layer of visual complexity to the mural. S.o.S has been using this technique for the last year.

In 2015 S.o.S was awarded a First Class Honours for a Master of Arts program in Inclusive Arts Practice (IAP). IAP is using art practice for positive social change.

S.o.S won 2 awards in 2015, for a public art design & commission at the Brighthelm Centre and the 2015 BrightSpark Award for innovation and original ideas for inclusive spray-paint workshops. In 2016, S.o.S was offered a place and funding at The School for Social Entrepreneurs to developer spray painting charity.

In 2017 S.o.S founded the UK’s first dedicated spray-painting charity. Raising funds to provide Therapeutic Arts for those disengaged from society.

Fun for all ages. There’s sure to be a long queue. Something Lindfield has not seen before and by supporting this activity, YOU will help others to take part in special workshops for disengaged or vulnerable individuals; as we run a not-for-profit format.

Book Now Reserve your space in advance – this is likely to be very busy, and you will be able to go to the front of the queue.
All materials provided plus an artist to guide you- This is an activity for 8 years and above, younger children may attend with a parent present. Adults also enjoy this experience and it’s not just for young people!

‘U CAN Spray CIO’ is the UK’s first dedicated spray-painting charity, we regularly attend festivals and events. We create safe and inspiring pop-up environments for visitors to engage in a spray-painting activity for both experienced artists and ANYONE who hasn’t had the opportunity or skills to try yet.

Learn to make your own flower stick using recycled materials. Jimmy will guide you through the process of making a flower stick using an old bicycle inner tube. At the end of the session you will be able to learn some new flower stick tricks.

This 1 hour workshop is the perfect opportunity for children to explore the world of colour with chalk pastels. We look at the differences between ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ colours, then go on to create a large scale flower image which will be framed ready for immediate display.

The workshop is part of the Lindfield Arts Festival 2018; and takes place at The Gingerbread Tree Studio — a place where creativity can grow.